Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. That was 36 years ago, and the Memory still lingers on. Bernadette will never escape her Image of what people have of her, no matter how Nice she becomes. Death of a Cheerleader is one of the most famous movies of real-life murder cases involving cheerleaders. You never give examples of what Kirsten did. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. Bernadette even tried to point her finger at Joanna as the one who killed Kirsten. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. I was a 1985 highschool graduate.i had skipped a grade so my classmates were more mature physically and socially. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. You would have to contact her friends personally for any information on who gets together or doesnt, I personally dont know, and even if I did I wouldnt tell it on here and name them off, that is invading Privacy. I was in 8 the grade with Kirstens brother Peter and Bernadette had babysat me years prior and was very sweet. Everyone says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. Im sorry if I offended anybody here with my earlier comments. You took the words right out of my mouth! Probably was, she allowed 2:girls to take the blame. Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. She wasnt interested in helping outcast kids, cause she wanted to be in, and she was popular to from my standpoint of view. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. You are lying. I had an English class with Kirsten and her friends, we were all put in pairs in order to read off as part of a project, Kirsten and them just acted as though I was invisible and everyone in our group (but me) got to read a part. Protti was arrested in December 1984, and she was charged with second-degree murder on March 13, 1985. "I was afraid she was going to tell people I was weird," Protti told the police on another occasion. so dont mock, offer to help thus build bridges. 'White Lines' Celebrates Rave Culture but Is It Based on a True Story? Smelled so bad. A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. I dont agree with the Miramonte comments. What can you do? Still, Bernadette said in her confession that she and Kirsten drove to the church parking lot to smoke the pot, but when Bernadette refused, an argument followed. She attended Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten and other children from her locality. For what? I pray Bernadette is repayed and rewarded by the Blessed Trinity for the horrendous act towards the Costas. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. The school was no more competitive than any other school around anywhere. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. No one is bothering her anymore. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . Mats you knew those Girls? Today, she has a career, is married and has children. Things were never the same after all that, it was a horrible experience, one good friend was dead and another friend was her killer, it was to much for us to take in and swallow. Some still get together. So, I dont know, I just felt bad., She said that Kirsten, Just sort of put me down I remembered one time on the ski trip we were on together. I heard from an article from her friends mom, Kirsten wasnt exclusive and liked everyone. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. According to the letter, she was able to live with it but couldn't ignore it. I do believe she had some she didnt like, (but who didnt)! Others are not so lucky. 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We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. You knew Kirsten. I would rather die., Asked what Kirsten had done to make her angry, Bernadette said: I have a lot of inferiority feelings and I really have bad feelings about myself. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. Eventually, she ended up confessing to killing Kirsten, saying that she put her down, and made her feel bad, exacerbating Bernadettes inferiority complex. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? That still wasnt Kirstens fault. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. (Yes at times) Kirsten teased Bernadette, but they were still mutually acquainted Bernadette never could figure out why she thought she was a Bullied failure. You the one telling about the Bullied girls who were accused of the Crime. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. Meanwhile, deputies continued to hunt for a chunky, stringy-haired teenage girl suspected in the slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas, a well-liked cheerleader and swim team member at Miramonte High School in Orinda. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)? That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house which would anger and disturb most people. Why are you victim shaming ? She and one of her good friends practiced all the time. God calls people home not Bernadette. They were weird and odd mostly, I didnt like them myself. Sad. Bernadette had jealousy issues. The tale is wonderfully woven, with twists and turns. Trouble for or Stealing maybe we could look past that. Also McDonald I heard of her on these sites. Well to a degree maybe, but Bernadette stalked her and longed fro a friendship. Oh please bet you were t any better. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. Shed tried, and been accepted as part of the schools cheerleading squad, and had joined the Bobbies, an elite sorority-like club made up of the 30-35 most beautiful and popular girls in the school. Not just the 2 accussed. I guess Bullying Justifies Murder, the way youre putting it, Kirsten is the real Vicitm, not Bernadette. She called Bernadette on her bizarre behavior that night, and if Bernadette would of left Kirsten alone, it would of never reached that Point, and Kirsten would still be alive maybe even today. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. Kelly is part of a popular school clique and seems to have everything Bridget desires. She called Kirsten's home while she was away and told her mother that her daughter was invited to a Bobbies' dinner, and it was a secret. Thier homecoming Queen was friendly and always spoke to people. Understanding her background would likely provide more insight into the unfortunate event. I love Kirsten think about her all the time. Once Kirsten was dropped off, a girl got off the Pinto, stabbed her, and fled. Later, an agitated Kirsten reached out to Alex and Mary Jane Arnold, in Moraga, saying her friend had acted weirdly with her. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. and sexy fashion fad, Print Color Fun: Free coloring pages & more fun for kids, Quotes Quotes Quotes: 1000s of clever & inspiring quotations, FindersFree.com: Find answers to lifes little questions. Tori spelling who actually played Kristen Costas was so incredibly unlikable on screen that she almost felt as though she deserved what she got. In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. Bridget is a shy outsider, who wants to be popular and beautiful. To this day I remember those girls well. I hope shes not sick esp. The Californian, Salinas, California Monday, June 25, 1984. Ellie returns to her high school as a teacher ten years after she was nearly killed in a series of brutal slayings on the cheerleader squad. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. I was there too. and the one who was ran out of School for getting drunk at a Party and messing with ajocks? Bernadette will loose it again if she lost it once. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. Kirsten, and D and Ms Stuff were the Life of a Party. You could see if from down the hallway," said one Miramonte student who went to school with Luca. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. "Our community is devastated. Yes. Kirsten she liked everyone, she wasnt any bully by any means, she was so cute and funny. She would have seen Kirstens parents and brother crying anguished tears of unfathomable sorrow and would have seen the inconsolable grief and despair etched into their faces, and she had the unconscionable gall to not only attend Kirstens funeral knowing she was responsible for putting Kirsten in her coffin, but also had the cold nerve to be in the presence of and be able to look at Kirstens family whose sadness and grief would have been heart wrenchingly palpable, which she knew she was responsible for. she threatened to tell everyone at school the next day, she didnt tell Alex Arnold ( the Man who drove her home) again it was to insane he probaly would of freaked and she didnt want to scare him with the details. I know a person who knew her, she was a snob, so to speak, but she didnt deserve to die. What was the most heart wrenching about this was a classmate girl was blamed and attacked by certain people for killing Kirsten, obviously she didnt. If you were a no body she didnt roll with you. My honest opinion on this is that I think that Kirsten didnt deserve to die. Your email address will not be published. Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. Lip Smackers from Bonne Bell: The super trendy vintage lip balm from the 70s & 80s, Vintage Tonka trucks & other old Tonka toys, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Trailer, reviews, cast interviews & where to watch it again, In 1984, everybody was gettin Footloose at the movies, dancing along with a young Kevin Bacon, The Six Million Dollar Man: Lee Majors was stronger, faster, better in this classic 70s TV show, These 40 vintage TV dinners look even better than we remember, Pretty, thin, young and single? Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. She never meant harm, as for Bernadette, Kirsten sometimes teased her, and she would be nice to her to, she just was angry for being lured out under false pretense to attend a so called party, and when Bernadette told her feeling about Kirsten, it freaked her out, she spotted something immediately, and she was right. Too bad Bernadette couldnt see that.. Sarah, well, MURDER IS NOT AN OPTION!! Her biggest desire was to be liked and succeed, just like Kirsten. There were more than just Joanna that were singled out at Miramonte, I read other stuff there were quite a few that felt like they werent socially accepted. I personally beleive Kirsten could be a smart aleck to those she didnt like, but remember most teenage girls are. She wasnt a fan of ( stupidity) by any means at all. Kirsten Costas, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte High School in this scenic, affluent suburb, was killed at about 10pm Saturday, Contra Costa County Sheriffs Department investigators said. , Your email address will not be published. She was obsessed with being liked and Kirsten not liking her. This is Berns BFF or her Sister or Bern herself, no one else would go to such extend to call a dead girl names. We all moved on, every time we rehash this, it just brings up the past to that very day. The kids went to Miramonte High School. Still wasnt right. Melissa Womer: children, Jim Carrey, net worth, latest updates. Be honest with yourselves. You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. You are one OBSESSED weirdo. First published on November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. And yes, I was bullied in high school too. Alex gave chase but to no avail. No excuse for what she did, BTW she was not the poor White trash the Movie deployed her to be, she had a nice home, and was just as well off as Kirstens family, lived on the better side of town. So dont feel Sorry for her. So yes Kirstens friends still get together at times, but they dont discuss Bernadette or the death of Kirsten, as a matter of fact,( they dont want it brought up at all). I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. Bernadettes parents also left Orinda, but its unknown if they left the state of California. Lemme tell all of you a little something because I lived and breathed the entire lifestyle of growing up in orinda and knew both Bernadette and kirsten. B was so quiet of a person we figured just talking about something like that made her sick. Lifetime released a remake, also titled Death of a Cheerleader, on Feb. 2, 2019. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? However, this endeavor was met with several failures. A few more saying they didnt fit in and refuses to come to Reunions, I say you dont want to come then dont. She told them that she was with a friend and she had gotten weird on her. Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. READ MORE: The real death of a cheerleader story (1985). As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. (Bernadettes sister, Virginia, a bank examiner who took the witness stand, said she left foot-and-a-half-long knives in the car to slice tomatoes at lunchtime.). If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. She dont remember her incidents, others embarrassed themselves by wanting to be the center of attention. Firstly, Bernadette is an insentient and abhorrent human being. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. I dont buy into the lesbian theory. Sad because K had it all as I saw it. Mira note ran a lot of girls out from what I read. Another lesson is parents should not have kids too late in life. the fact is bullying had nothing to do with it she was a sick and twisted individual and still is! Bernadette chased her, tailgated her home when Alex Arnold took her home, if Bernadette hadnt of bothered her, she wouldnt of bothered Bernadette, she didnt have to like Bern, and she didnt owe Bern a thing. Bernadette grabbed the knife from the vehicle and met Kirsten on her neighbour's lawn, and a scuffle ensued. A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. On top of this, her house was a bit dilapidated. She probably just told her off, like she did the others. You named all of Kirstens friends. The reason why Bernadette killed Kirsten is because Kirsten didnt appreciated the fact that she was lured out of her house under the pretence of a Bobbies sorority initiation dinner by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with. She was released the following year. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? In reality, the case unfolded in the town of Orinda, which is not far from the San Francisco Bay Area. You knew both girls? There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. Ashley English, Women's World Cup of Rugby Team Captain, 2008. Google It, it sure will tell you. Nothing should move a person to kill another. Therefore, it was hard for the Prottis to afford the lifestyle that Bernadette desired. I also noticed, in both movies, Bridget/Angela kept staring at Kelly/Stacy. And back then Bernadette was never going to admit that. Put God first. She hasnt been there in awhile that I know of. Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. Anonymous, Kirsten had a bigger heart than people knew about. She was to busy of a girl. 'Death of a Cheerleader' follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. Im still scrolling through your crazed obsession. She was also friends with people who were considered popular. Kirstens friendship meant so much to her, she would go on and on about it. I think she had a crush on Kirsten and was terrified of Kirsten telling everyone she was a lesbian. But I heard both sides on Kirsten, some say she was a hugging person who liked everyone, like in the Interview of a friend of hers mom said she was a loveable Puppy. I dont believe she deserved to die, but she should have received a serious reality check. Director Jeff Hare Writer Lauren Balson Carter Stars Ella Cannon Austin Freeman Summer Madison It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? It was to Personal. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. She was mercilessly cruel to anyone who was nothing like her although death in my opinion was far too good for her or any other bully. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. There is no point in making stuff up. When this plan is upended, it fuels her jealousy and results in murder. There have been several changes in Orinda since Bernadettes arrest. Kirsten didnt like some of those people cause they rubbed her the wrong way and acted Stupid around her, she definately wasnt down with Stupidity. The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. You may think Bernadette is happy and living life, glad you think so, I would hate to have to always live in fear, of fear of running into someone from my past, or, someone who knows about my past. I didnt kill anyone, I went to college, had a successful career, a loving family and am happily retired with my husband who I met right after I graduated college in 1983. That was all taken from her, so unfair. The girl that stole her life from her shouldve never been released from prison. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. I hope it was justice, though I fear it may have been nothing more than entertainment. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. I dont understand why Kirsten Costas was portrayed as a pretty girl or how she even was some one to be jealous of. My School people didnt accept you, then you were out and ran out, all Schools are like that. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). The father was so ignorant and submerged in his cars he didnt even notice his daughters pain and problems. Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. Kids no one wants to be around, play alone at recess, those are the kind we avoided. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. ORINDA (KPIX) -- The day after a deadly house fire killed a 16-year-old girl at her home in Orinda, friends and family on Monday were remembering her as a vivacious young woman who could light up a room. If you liked this article, please share it! Im betting youre some white chick who wouldnt know. Although Bernadette had been questioned and cleared via a polygraph test, a private detective hired by the Costas found discrepancies in her alibi. If she does go back there its only to see her family who is still there, and she wont leave The Whole time shes there or contact a soul. Maybe she did something to make it bad. If every teen girl was to be murdered due to bullying and being Stuck up, and also Loose with boys then we wouldnt have any teen,girls at all. You cant go back in time. Kirsten was exotic, and beautiful. This is exactly why the Columbine shooting happened, and why these things happen in the first place. You need to educate yourself before speaking on things you have no clue about. Do I believe Kirsten was a Mean girl (bully) not at all, I believe she had those she didnt like and may of been Snooty towards that got on her nerves. From the author who also runs this site: The yearbooks ARE in my private collection, as is the huge picture of us in Washington DC. Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. She didnt deserve to die. She killed once. No I would never kill someone from being bullied but I totally understand some people who do. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly.